Iowa House Republicans are set to elect a new majority leader. Rep. Matt Windschitl, who has served in the role the past six years, is running for Congress.GOP

Iowa’s 2026 election may still be more than a year away, but the political dominoes are already starting to fall. Some high-profile candidates have jumped into major races earlier than usual, and experts say each decision is reshaping the state’s political landscape.

The Iowa Democrats said Gallego will be speaking “with Iowans about how Republicans’ big, bad budget-busting bill will impact our communities.”

Republican U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn is reconsidering his decision to run for governor in 2026 now that Attorney General Brenna Bird has decided to forego a campaign, a senior source within Nunn's operation told the Des Moines Register.

MADISON COUNTY, Iowa — A citizens group in Madison County is calling for a special election for county auditor three days after the Board of Supervisors' selected candidate took office .